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Australia-U.S. AUSMIN consultations announce new regional security initiatives
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met with Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles on December 8 in Washington, D.C. The meeting marked...
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U.S. Consulate General issues warning as Cyclone Fina approaches Darwin
A tropical cyclone named Fina has developed north of Darwin in Australia's Northern Territory, according to a weather alert issued by the U.S. Consulate General in Melbourne on November 19, 2025.
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U.S. Consulate General issues alert ahead of planned demonstration in Sydney
A demonstration is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. near the Chinese Gardens, Expo Centre, and International Convention Centre in Sydney.
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U.S., Australia sign agreements on minerals, defense spending, technology partnership
President Donald J. Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have signed a new Critical Minerals Framework, aiming to boost cooperation between the United States and Australia in the supply chain of critical minerals.
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U.S. AI advisor Maxwell Scott to speak at Australian conference on responsible technology
U.S. artificial intelligence advisor Maxwell Scott is set to visit Australia later this month, with stops planned in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, and Canberra.
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Colleen Altstock begins term as new U.S. Consul General in Perth
Colleen Altstock has begun her role as the new Consul General at the United States Consulate General in Perth, marking the start of a three-year assignment as the most senior U.S. government official in Western Australia. “I’m honored to lead our...
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USS Frank Cable visits Brisbane amid shared historic celebrations
The USS Frank Cable, a U.S. Navy submarine tender, has arrived in Brisbane, Australia, for a scheduled port visit on July 26, 2025.
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USS Ohio arrives in Brisbane for historic port visit
The USS Ohio (SSGN 726), an Ohio-class guided-missile submarine, arrived in Brisbane, Australia, on July 27, 2025.
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Military forces unite for Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 in Australia
Australia's largest bilateral military exercise, Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, has officially commenced.
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USS America visits Brisbane highlighting US-Australia partnership
BRISBANE, Australia – The USS America (LHA 6), an amphibious assault ship, arrived in Brisbane on July 9 with U.S. Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit for a scheduled port visit.
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U.S., Australia & Japan sign trilateral naval logistics agreement
Senior military officials from the United States, Australia, and Japan have agreed to enhance logistics interoperability among their maritime forces.
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U.S. appoints new consul general for New South Wales and Queensland
The United States Consulate General in Sydney has announced the arrival of Jeremy Cornforth as the new Consul General.
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US Consul General reflects on strong ties between America and Western Australia
The United States Consul General in Western Australia, Siriana Nair, has shared her reflections on the US-Australia alliance and its impact on the region.
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USS San Diego joins USS America and USS Rushmore in Sydney
Amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22), amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47), and elements from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit have arrived in Sydney, Australia.
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U.S. Navy sailors assist Australian charity by cooking meals for those in need
Sailors from the U.S. 7th Fleet and the USS Blue Ridge participated in a community service project in Bondi, Australia, on May 28.
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USS Blue Ridge concludes port visit in Sydney amid strengthened US-Australia naval ties
The USS Blue Ridge, the flagship of the U.S. 7th Fleet, departed Sydney after a scheduled port visit from May 26 to May 31, 2025.
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U.S., Australia discuss regional security at Australian Space Summit
U.S. Space Force Brigadier General Anthony Mastalir highlighted the increasing importance of space capabilities in maintaining stability across the Indo-Pacific region during the Australian Space Summit 2025, held on May 27-28.
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USS Blue Ridge arrives in Sydney to strengthen US-Australia alliance
The USS Blue Ridge, flagship of the U.S. 7th Fleet, arrived in Sydney, Australia on May 26, 2025.
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Australian Navy completes nuclear power training in U.S. under AUKUS partnership
The first group of enlisted sailors from the Royal Australian Navy has graduated from the U.S. Navy's Nuclear Power Training Unit (NPTU) in Charleston.
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USS Blue Ridge makes first Cairns visit since 2013 amid U.S.-Australia alliance support
The USS Blue Ridge, the flagship of the U.S. 7th Fleet, docked in Cairns, Australia, on April 16, 2025, marking its first visit to the city since 2013.